tunisia

Tunisia – Arab Countries – Arab League

tunisia
  • Tunisia is a country of Arab world countries in the western region of North Africa, covering 163,610 square kilometers.
  • Tunisia is bordered by Algeria to the west and southwest, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east. Tunisia’s population was 11.7 million in 2019.
  • Tunisia’s name is derived from its capital city, Tunis (Berber native name: Tunest), which is located on its northeast coast.

Capital of Tunisia

Tunis is the capital and largest city of Tunisia, on the northern African coast, between the western and eastern basins of the Mediterranean Sea. Tunis was built at the end of the shallow Lake of Tunis, an inlet of the Gulf of Tunis, and is linked with its port, Ḥalq al-Wādī, 6 miles (10 km) to the northeast.

The currency of Tunisia

The dinar is the currency of Tunisia. The Tunisian dinar is divided into 1000 milliliters.

The climate of Tunisia Arab country

  • The climate in Tunisia is the Mediterranean on the northern coast, with mild rainy winters and hot, sunny summers.
    While it is semi-desert or desert in the interior regions.
  • The eastern coast, from the Gulf of Hammamet towards the south, receives little rain, which decreases from north to south, to the point where the southern part (from the Gulf of Gabes to the border with Libya) is desert.
  • However, temperatures along the entire coast are typical of the Mediterranean climate, with high temperatures around 16/18 ° C (61/64 ° F) in winter and 32/33 ° C (89/91 °). Fahrenheit) in summer.
  • In contrast, in the inland areas of the center-south, occupied by the desert, summer is very hot.

Tourism in Tunisia

Sidi Bou Said:
The city of Sidi Bou Said is located 20 km north of Tunis.
Surrounded by the views of the Mediterranean Sea, this city is considered a favorite destination for residents and visitors.

Djerba island:
Djerba is the largest island in North Africa and is famous for its multicultural population, its white buildings, sandy beaches, and colorful seafood restaurants.

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